Martin Röttger migrated to Hamburg from his native Sweden as a child, where he began performing live with local jazz and blues bands in 1979 at the age of 12 He has played drums ever since and has appeared with such well-known artists as Chuck Berry and Louisiana Red. Today he is one of the European pioneers of the cajon, a fascinating percussion instrument originating from Peru. The cajon looks like a loudspeaker box and is played with the hands, while simultaneously serving as a seat for the player. Most commonly used as a percussion instrument in Flamenco, in the right hands it can sound astonishingly like a drum kit.
Martin appears to have been the first to discover how well-suited the cajon is for blues and boogie-woogie rhythms and has earned an excellent reputation in this scene within a comparatively short space of time. Without doubt he is now one of the most highly regarded artists on this increasingly popular instrument today. His minimalistic equipment and infectious enthusiasm perfectly complement the dynamic duo of Wallenstein and Baker and his driving beats play a vital role in propelling BluesCulture’s gripping and eminently danceable music. Martin has also written three seminal instruction books on the cajon and gives numerous clinics in music stores and adult education institutes.
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